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Thatcher in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire is just north of our base in Hertfordshire. We re-thatch, re-ridge and repair roofs in villages across the county.

A large thatched house with a dormer window and a brick chimney

Thatch in Bedfordshire

Old Warden and Ickwell have some of the best-known thatched cottages in the county, many of them built for the Old Warden estate. Roxton has a rare thatched chapel.

Many of these buildings are listed and in conservation areas. We give free advice on materials and consent before any work starts.

Our services in Bedfordshire

Thatching in Bedfordshire: questions

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We work within about 60 miles of our base. That covers all of Hertfordshire, west and north Essex, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and North London. Local work in Hertfordshire comes first.

Do I need permission to re-thatch a listed building?

Usually not for a like-for-like re-thatch. But a change of material or ridge style on a listed building can need listed building consent from your council. Speak to the conservation officer first. We give free advice and can come to the meeting with you.

How much does it cost to re-thatch a roof?

Every roof is different, so we give you a free fixed-price quote after we see it. As a general guide, national 2026 price guides put a full re-thatch of a typical cottage in the South East at about £16,500 to £22,500 in combed wheat reed, and more in water reed. A re-ridge alone is usually £3,500 to £8,000. See our thatching costs page for more detail.

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Free quote and roof check

Get a free quote in Bedfordshire

We visit, look at the roof and give you a written, fixed-price quote. It is free, with no obligation. For a repair, send us photos first.

  • A fixed price, with a full description of the work
  • Every quote is valid for 12 weeks
  • A 5-year written guarantee on all completed work
  • All waste removed as part of the service. Scaffold is an extra cost.

Or call 07860 292801

Ask for a free quote or roof check

Tell us about your roof. We reply by phone or email. If you prefer to talk, call 07860 292801.

For example: when it was last thatched, the material, or whether the house is listed.

Photos of the roof (optional, up to 6)

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